M. Perone (1982) - Silenzio Condiviso

Shared Silence

In this 40x30 cm oil on canvas, M. Perone creates a scene of intense intimacy suspended in time, where the sweetness of the gesture becomes a universal language. A young woman with long, wavy, luminous copper hair is depicted with her eyes closed in a serene abandonment, while she holds a white cat close to her, also portrayed in a state of absolute quiet. The two bodies merge into a single visual rhythm, suggesting a deep, instinctive, almost primordial bond.
The composition is dominated by a warm and enveloping palette: the reds of the hair contrast with the greens and ochres of the floral dress, which is rich in texture and painterly details that evoke lush and sensual nature. The dress seems to emerge from the landscape itself, blending with the organic shapes of the background, where flowers hanging in violet tones and soft earthy brushstrokes create a dreamlike and protective atmosphere.
The woman's face, gently tilted, is treated with utmost care: her fair skin, slightly parted lips, and turquoise earring introduce a precious accent that breaks the chromatic harmony without disturbing the overall balance. The cat, a silent protagonist, is rendered with soft, luminous white, almost ethereal, symbolizing purity and trust, with its tail gently descending along the female figure's body, guiding the eye downward on the canvas.
The work emanates a sense of gathered peace, of slowed time, where affection does not need to be declared but simply experienced. Shared silence appears as a celebration of tenderness and complicity, an intimate image that invites the observer to stop and breathe, entering a world made of quiet, warmth, and deep emotional harmony.